Enrich+ Supported Activities

15/09/2025

It's cool to korero!!

Celebrating and supporting Te Wiki o te Reo Māori for our Enrich+ whānau.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is officially here! 🥳🖤🤍❤️ Whether it's your very first kupu (word) or you're building towards a full kōrero (conversation), you are part of this journey, and you are part of keeping our reo alive.

Here are some easy phrases you can use this week, and we'd love to hear you give it a go! This week is for EVERYONE, no matter what your reo level. Together, we are making te reo Māori heard, spoken, and loved in every corner of Aotearoa 🌿

Kia kaha te reo Māori - give it a go! 💪 ✨

Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Check out www.reomaori.co.nz 🔗

Kia Kaha te Reo Māori | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori

07/09/2025

Happy Father's Day to our superstar dads, fathers, grandfather's, uncles and father figures within our team, clients whanau and our wider community.

06/09/2025

Congratulations to Robert Van der Wee from our Te Awamutu team who is a finalist in this year's IHC Photography Capture the Moment Competition.

To vote for Robert or the other fantastic entries follow the below link:

https://www.ihc.org.nz/get-involved/capture-the-moment/capture-the-moment-vote-in-peoples-choice?fbclid=IwVERDUAMotv9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHuVDMGZUJl6djbDWUI8rf0uZFH1Q0pdD7Qnh1_nU0P8HoWJpUIpqVs0RQ7kX_aem_IrJCF_Feixr5cuAKVnk2MA

Robert Van Der Wee
'Marama Nui'

I took a photo of the moon when I was at
home. It was big and bright that night.

22/08/2025

Congratulations to Julian Godfery, the winner of the Forté Recruitment People's Choice Award at the IHC Art Awards 2025

The votes are in, the people have spoken!

Congratulations to Julian Godfery, the winner of the Forté Recruitment People's Choice Award at the IHC Art Awards 2025! 🏆

Julian’s stunning piece, The Jaguar: Can you see me?, created with pen and ink on paper, received overwhelming support from the public.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Forté Recruitment, whose generous $2,000 prize supports Julian’s incredible talent.

Anita Murdoch, Director of Forté Recruitment, says:
“We are thrilled Julian won the People’s Choice Award this year. We are fortunate to have two of Julian's pieces in our office and look forward to seeing his future work. We’re also sending him a prize pack of art supplies alongside the award money. Congratulations, Julian.”

Melika King, the new owner of The Jaguar, shares:
“I’m so happy for Julian to hear that his artwork has won the People’s Choice Award. The Jaguar will hang with Invisible Magic and Monarch, which are two of his other pieces that I’m the very grateful owner of. The detail he puts into his work is extraordinary and I look forward to seeing what he produces next.”

Thanks to all the talented artists who entered and everyone who voted for their favourite artwork.

22/08/2025

Breaking Barriers to Learning: Kathleen’s Journey Begins.

At the end of July, Kathleen—one of our neurodiverse clients—took a bold step forward. With support from the Enrich Group and our partnership with Te Pūkenga, she enrolled in her first micro-credential: Introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence.

On August 4th, Kathleen officially began her course. Since then, she’s been attending learning sessions every Monday and Thursday, studying at home, and steadily progressing—already completing 40% of the module.

Despite finding the content challenging, Kathleen’s commitment is unwavering. She’s actively taking notes, researching independently, and even downloaded the Copilot AI app to support her learning journey.

📸 Kathleen’s dedication is clear—here she is, fully engaged in her studies, using both digital tools and handwritten notes. Her workspace reflects her commitment to growth, surrounded by images of peers and mentors who inspire her.

This is what inclusion looks like: personalised support, meaningful partnerships, and the belief that everyone deserves access to education.

Kathleen’s story is just the beginning. With continued guidance, she’s on track to complete her course by September 29th—and we couldn’t be prouder.

15/05/2025

Ka mau te wehi!

Congratulations to all our artists.

A collection of works done by Waipā artists linked to Te Awamutu’s Enrich Plus community went on show last Tuesday at the IHC Art Awards viewing at the town’s Gallery on Teasdale. Of those on...

10/05/2025

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28/04/2025

Next week in Te Awamutu

come take a look before they are sent to Wellington for the IHC Art Awards 2025

17/04/2025

All Enrich+ Supported Activities services are closed for the Easter holidays.

Happy Easter.

10/04/2025

Airing very shortly.

We are proud to be a small part of this opportunity with Stevi. Sending a massive tautoko to ConneXu who started this journey with their partner and we look forward to seeing her shine!!

02/04/2025

Today marks Autism Awareness Day, a day dedicated to promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Autism affects millions of people worldwide, and yet, it remains often misunderstood.

On this day, we shine a light on the unique experiences, strengths, and challenges faced by autistic individuals and their families.

By fostering a culture of acceptance and inclusivity, we can work towards creating a society where autistic individuals can thrive, reach their full potential, and live fulfilling lives

Let us use this day to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and celebrate the diversity and individuality that autism brings to our communities and enrich our everyday lives.

-N

11/03/2025